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Recommended bowl: Tsubame-Sanjō style

Open since 1972, this is an old school shop serving up a standard Tsubame-Sanjo style bowl, with a niboshi shoyu soup topped with pork back fat and diced onions. It was inspired by Koushu Hanten, the ultra-old school originator of this particular style. Thick noodles, and an extra layer of oil on the surface of the soup. Free negi on the counter to add yourself. Less

Recommended bowl: Tsukemen w/ vegetables

Located on a quiet backstreet, Camino feels like a relaxing neighborhood bar or cafe. Chill vibes and solid handmade noodles. The soup is a tonkotsu base with gyokai, available in various formats including ramen and tsukemen. Most customers opt for the 'yasai tsukemen', which comes with a pile of fresh seasonal veggies on the side. Dip them into your soup as you do with the noodles. A beautiful, unique and tasty bowl. Less

Recommended bowl: Since 1947

Open since 1947 in a large house, and family-run for multiple generations, this is one of those places where you go for the atmosphere more than the food. The staff are super friendly and there are almost 60 seats inside. The atmosphere is an authentic Japanese experience, as what goes on inside has remained unchanged for decades. Get the standard ramen, which is your typical Kitakata-style bowl. Less